Arnold

in California

There are 7,394 people with the last name "Arnold" in California.

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Ranking in California

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Arnold 316
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  1. is 312th most common Mills
  2. is 313th most common Elliott
  3. is 314th most common Kelley
  4. is 315th most common Richards
  5. is 316th most common Arnold
  6. is 317th most common Lawrence
  7. is 318th most common Duncan
  8. is 319th most common Washington
  9. is 320th most common Ferguson

Similar Names and Nicknames

Arnone, Arnott, Arno, Arnot, Arnoldi, Arnoldy, Arnow, Arnoux, Armold, Arnoult

Most Common First Names for Arnold

Robert, David, John, James, William, Michael, Richard, Charles



Meaning & History

English and German: from a very widely used personal name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements arn ‘eagle’ + wald ‘rule’. In addition, it has probably absorbed various European cognates and their derivatives (for the forms, see Hanks and Hodges 1988).

English: habitational name from either of the two places called Arnold (see Arnall).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of the German personal name, at least in part on account of its resemblance to the Jewish name Aaron.

FOREBEARS Arnold is a widespread and important family name in North America. In particular, it is borne by a prominent RI family, descended from a certain Thomas Arnold, who emigrated to New England before 1635.


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